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Creating activity schedules using Microsoft Powerpoint.

Ruth Anne Rehfeldt1, Elisabeth M Kinney, Shannon Root

  • 1Rehabilitation Services Program, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4609, USA. rehfeldt@siu.edu

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|May 25, 2004
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PowerPoint software can create engaging computer activity schedules for individuals with special needs. These schedules utilize multimedia elements like photos and videos to enhance learning activities and engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Special Education
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Individuals with special needs often benefit from structured routines and visual aids for learning.
  • Traditional methods of creating activity schedules can be time-consuming and lack multimedia integration.
  • Technology offers potential for creating more dynamic and engaging educational tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the utility of Microsoft PowerPoint software in developing computer-based activity schedules.
  • To provide a practical guide for educators and caregivers on creating customizable schedules.
  • To explore the integration of multimedia elements for enhanced user engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing PowerPoint's features to design activity schedules with distinct sections for different activities.

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  • Incorporating various media types, including images, sounds, text, and video clips, into the schedule.
  • Developing templates for both close-ended (defined tasks) and open-ended (flexible activities) learning opportunities.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully created adaptable computer activity schedules using PowerPoint.
    • Demonstrated the feasibility of integrating diverse multimedia elements to cater to different learning styles.
    • Showcased how these schedules can increase engagement in learning activities for individuals with special needs.

    Conclusions:

    • PowerPoint is a versatile and accessible tool for creating effective computer activity schedules.
    • Multimedia integration in activity schedules can significantly improve learning engagement and outcomes for individuals with special needs.
    • This approach offers a cost-effective and customizable solution for educational support.